After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 196

Nora turned her gaze away from him, staring at the ceiling. She didn’t want to talk, didn’t want to see him. Everything was a mess, and she felt drained. But before she could ignore him completely, he spoke

again.

“Alex is still young.” Arnold said, his brow furrowing slightly. “He didn’t do it on purpose this time. Don’t take it too personally.” His tone wasn’t exactly apologetic… more matter–of–fact, as if he was offering a logical explanation rather than asking for understanding.

Nora’s fingers curled into the hospital sheets.

Nora’s thoughts were surprisingly calm, clearer than they had ever been. As she lay in the hospital bed, her mind pieced everything together with a precision that came not from rage, but from cold, measured

reasoning.

Alex wasn’t just a naïve child.

She had watched over his education meticulously, ensuring that he had the best tutors, the finest mentors. By now, he had mastered three foreign languages, could read complex financial reports, and had already begun handling minor PACK affairs with surprising competence. He was intelligent, observant… too capable to plead ignorance.

A deep sigh escaped her lips.

“I don’t believe you,” she finally said, her voice devoid of emotion. Her sharp gaze locked onto Arnold, who stood near the bed, his expression unreadable. “We both know who was behind this.”

Her fingers clenched the thin hospital blanket.

“I’ll find my own justice, Arnold,” she continued, her tone calm but firm. “I don’t need your help.”

eyes darkened, his frown deepening. He was about to respond

Cody rushed into the hospital room, his face grim. “Alpha

glance at Nora before following Cody into

casting a sterile glow over the white walls.

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his brows knitting together as he

gas poisoning,

had already begun circulating rapidly, drawing public attention.

unconscious form, being carried into the hospital

article was shocking, but nothing Arnold hadn’t expected. However, what followed beneath it made his expression darken.

a video attached to the article with a bold, attention–grabbing

of STARLINE Studios, holds emergency press

He tapped the screen, and the

a press conference table, his expression serious as he addressed the reporters. Cameras flashed wildly in front of him,

the President of STARLINE Studios. First and foremost, I want to clarify something important… this

alone.”

through the gathered

beginning,” he continued, his gaze unwavering. “Not only is she a major shareholder, but she is also the creative core behind

on the phone tightened

emotion that almost seemed like guilt before his professional demeanor returned.

yesterday, speaking at our new product launch,” he said. ” she never arrived. And the reason?” His voice grew sharper. “Because she was drugged and rendert unconscious in her own